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T531 MNF

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,851 mi
Last recorded2,851 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 MNF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 2,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 92,847 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,072 miles

parking brake has only just met performance requirement, indicating repair or adjustment is required.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 80,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp poor beam image.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 42,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 35,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 35,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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T531 MNF is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T531 MNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T531 MNF registered?

T531 MNF is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T531 MNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T531 MNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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